NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 17-year-old client is admitted following a seizure. That evening, the nurse goes into the room and notes that the client has obviously been crying. The client says, 'Now that I have epilepsy, I am a freak.' What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feelings validates their emotional distress, fostering therapeutic communication. Reassurance or minimization dismisses their concerns, hindering rapport.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of asthma who presents with wheezing and shortness of breath. The nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing and shortness of breath in asthma indicate bronchoconstriction, and administering a bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol) as ordered is the priority to relieve airway obstruction. Supine positioning (
B) worsens breathing, X-rays (
C) are diagnostic, and deep breathing (
D) is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A 65-year-old Hispanic-Latino client with prostate cancer rates his pain as a 6 on a 0-to-10 scale. The client refuses all pain medication other than Motrin, which does not relieve his pain. The next action for the nurse to take is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ask the client about the refusal of certain pain medications. Understanding cultural or personal beliefs about pain management is essential for effective care.
Question 5 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.